(via Graphic Plus) MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 12, 2026 — Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today announced a collaboration with Entropy, a Philippine-based digital solutions company, to drive AI innovation nationwide.
Entropy will leverage Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to develop and scale new AI solutions for telcos, ISPs, and enterprises. Part of Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program, the collaboration will provide organizations with robust, secure, AI-ready infrastructure to turn ideas into scalable solutions and help the Philippines advance its national digital and AI ambitions.
As AI adoption accelerates in the Philippines, the need for secure, scalable, and high-performance AI infrastructure has never been greater. Half of the Philippine organizations surveyed expect their AI workloads to increase by over 50% in the next three to five years, yet only half are building AI capacity with the necessary power infrastructure to support it, according to Cisco’s AI Readiness Index 2025.
“AI has the potential to transform the way Filipinos live and work, but it starts with the right foundation,” said Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Managing Director of Cisco Philippines. “By working together with Entropy, we are not just bringing world-class AI infrastructure to the Philippines but also empowering local industries to harness emerging technologies securely, reliably, and at scale. This is a critical step forward in building an inclusive, AI-ready nation.”
For Entropy, a homegrown company specializing in data-driven solutions, the goal is to make AI practical and accessible for Filipinos in everyday life. “Our mission is to translate AI innovation into tangible benefits for Filipinos, whether it’s expanding connectivity in rural areas or ensuring reliable communication during emergencies and natural disasters,” said Sam Consorte, Managing Director of Entropy. “Partnering with Cisco gives us the world-class tools and secure platforms needed to deliver these solutions quickly and confidently, creating real impact in communities across the country.”
Powering next-generation AI innovation across critical industries
Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA delivers enterprise-grade security, seamless integration, and unified management, empowering telcos, ISPs, and enterprises to accelerate AI innovation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security. The Secure AI Factory is built with Cisco AI PODs at its foundation, which are modular, pre-validated, and cloud-agnostic full-stack infrastructure offerings. By removing the complexity of building out data center infrastructure, Cisco is enabling companies to quickly build and expand for their specific AI needs without sacrificing operational simplicity or security.
Previously, Entropy relied on analytics tools that were not built for the demands of live, mission-critical telecom operations. By working with Cisco, Entropy can now process large volumes of data securely and at scale, bringing automation and actionable insights directly into the heart of telecom networks. Both parties are looking to enable telecom applications like network automation, predictive maintenance, and broadband analytics, as well as potential use cases in smart traffic, public safety, and cybersecurity.
This collaboration also aligns with national goals for digital innovation and supports Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program in the Philippines, also known as UGNAYAN 2030, which focuses on building digital resilience and accelerating innovation across key sectors.
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